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Line 22: Mathematics is also something that is ''done'' rather than ''read''. A mathematics textbook will contain many problems, and solving them is an essential part of learning mathematics. Wikipedia does not have these; by design, Wikipedia is an encyclopedic reference, [[WP:NOTTEXTBOOK\|not a textbook]]. Although learning mathematics involves a lot of memorization, memorization is not enough. To become a mathematician you must acquire the skill of creating proofs and doing calculations for yourself, i.e. internalize it. And remember every source contains errors, so do not put too much trust into it. Verify the proofs and calculations yourself. ==Ways to use Wikipedia==

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